Funny Poems - Contests and Websites for Young Writers
Does your child like to read funny poems? Do they like to write funny poems? Well, there are a lot of websites out there that showcase poetry written by children, amateur writers, and authors.
One of the sites on the web that I found funny poems in is called FunnyPoets.com which showcases poetry by amateurs on an array of subjects. There were categories for all ages, written by all ages. After further searching for funny poems, I found a website called Poetry4Kids.com. This website also gives kids lessons on how to write poetry and included a rhyming dictionary to assist kids in finding rhyming words to use in their poetry. There is also a link for word games. I believe that this website could also be beneficial for teachers to use as a poetry resource when teaching poetry in their classroom. I came upon several sites that showcased authors which had funny poems on it that they had written for kids.
I was specifically looking for sights that accept funny poems written by children. My nine year old son has written several poems, some of them are funny poems, which I think are very good. He has quite a gift with vocabulary for a young boy. I found a website called youngacieversinc.com which has a division called Story Mine. Story Mine publishes children’s artwork, stories, poetry, and book reviews online. If you think your child’s writing could be published, this web site is a good place to start.
Another website I found about publishing of manuscripts, poetry, and essays was manuscriptediting.com. They have an entire list of links to many, many contests for writers of all ages. I am realizing that if I am going to submit any of my son’s work for a contest or for possible publication, there are many opportunities available.
So, here is a sample of my son’s funny poems – see what you think.
What Happened to Me
When I was one a billboard fell on me,
This is very true, you see.
I fell off a building yesterday
When I went up on the roof to play.
I was in an explosion last week;
The bomb was planted in the creek.
I tell this story from my heart
To a strange man named Bart
So now that I’m finished telling these lies
There’s only one word left, and that is goodbye.
Bats
They’re creepy, they’re scary, and they’re cooky
You sometimes see them in Hollywood movies.
This may be weird, listen bud
They’re out for your blood.
So if you see a cave don’t go into it
‘Cause anyone who does that would be a total idiot.